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October 06, 2011

Marcellus Shale Gas in Pennsylvania

Gas from the Marcellus Shale has attracted great attention across the nation. We are privileged to have the Pennsylvania State Geologist, George E. W. Love, P.G., speak to us about this timely subject.

Many people believe that gas from shales is a new phenomenon. In fact, the first gas well in North America was a shale gas well, initially completed 38 years before “Colonel” Edwin L. Drake drilled his famous oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Within the last two decades, shale gas has become a significant production source within the US. In Pennsylvania, the Marcellus Shale has captured the attention of the gas drilling industry, the state government, the environmental community, and the average PA taxpayer. This talk will describe the geology of the Marcellus, briefly touch on the history of its development, and share the known facts about current issues of concern.

George Love got his B.S. in geology at Pennsylvania State University in 1968 and his M.S. in geology at Franklin and Marshall College in 1970. He has a number of years of experience managing large mining operations with the Dravo Lime Co. and Mobil Mining & Minerals Co., primarily related to phosphate rock surface mining and processing, and associated environmental concerns. He is currently the Bureau Director of the Pennsylvania Geological Survey.

October 27, 2011

Young Alum Happy Hour at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse

Join other Philadelphia-area MIT alums for drinks and snacks at Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse. We’ll be there starting at 5:30pm so come on over right after work and meet some other alumni!

No signup needed, just stop by when you can! Free snacks, cash bar. Michael Menard, Class of '07, will host this gathering. For more information, you may contact Michael at michael.robert.menard@gmail.com.

October 29, 2011

Longwood Gardens "Behind-the-Scenes Engineering" Tour

Join fellow alums for a “behind the scenes engineering" tour of Longwood Gardens. The Longwood Operations people have arranged a fascinating tour of the facilities that will include the Fountains, Pump House, Tunnels and Boiler operations, and end with the Organ Museum. The tour, which has been specifically arranged for our group, will include historical information as well as operational details.

Arrive at 9:45 AM, meeting in the visitor Center just inside the main entrance, to the left. The Tour will begin promptly at 10:00 and will conclude near noon, after which all are invited to stay and have lunch at the café (Dutch treat) and sit together in the Founders room, which has been reserved just for us. You are also welcome to stay at Longwood and enjoy the rest of the gardens.

The number of tour spaces is limited, so sign up soon. If you have a Longwood pass, you need only pay for the tour, but you must bring your pass with you.

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Time: 9:45 AM Assemble
Meet in the visitor Center
just inside the main entrance, to the left
10:00 AM SHARP - Tour starts

Cost: If you have a current Longwood pass you need only pay for the tour.
$17 Dues-paying Club Member—Longwood admission + tour ticket
$5 Dues-paying Club Member—tour ticket only (has current Longwood pass)
$17 Dues-paying Club Member Guest—Longwood admission + tour ticket
$5 Dues-paying Club Member Guest—tour ticket only (has current Longwood pass)